Sennheiser HD 599 Special Edition, Open Back Headphones - Certified Refurbished

£59

Free from Germany ·

Shared by

Tacavas Deal editor

Joined in 2011

14,247

4,871

About this deal

Update 1 12th Apr

Unexpired. Back in stock.

Brilliant headset, refurbished with 2 years warranty.
The open back HD 599 SE delivers impressively natural spatial performance. Topping Sennheiser’s 500 series, the full sized premium headphone offers near-audiophile levels of sound quality and exceptional wearing comfort thanks to the large ear cups and soft replaceable ear pads.
You want to treat your ears to audiophile sound quality? This is the Sennheiser HD 5 model for you. With an impressively refined and natural sound and an uncompromising build. You’ve reached your goal.

Article number (SKU)
508697
Ear coupling
Over-Ear
Acoustic principle
open
Adapter
1: 6.3mm 2: 3.5mm detachable
Cable length
1: 3m 2: 1.2m
Weight
250 g
Frequency response (speaker)
12 Hz to 38,500 Hz
Impedance
50 Ω
Sound pressure level (SPL)
106dB SPL (1kHz/1Vrms)
Total harmonic distortion (THD)
< 0.1% (1kHz, 100dBSPL)
Wearing style
Headband
Transducer size
38 mm

What's included

HD 599 SE headphones
3m cable / 6.3 mm straight plug
1.2 m cable/ 3.5 mm straight plug
6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter

Legal Notice

More details at

Edited by Tacavas, 54 seconds ago

New Comment

103 Comments

sorted by

5th Apr
I bought these new for £100 a couple of years ago and it was probably one of the best purchases I've ever made, I'd never felt comfortable spending that kind of money on headphones and always cheaped out, but I'm glad I did with these, excellent sound and very light and comfortable (edited)
6th Apr
Just to echo what everyone else here is saying… Had these a couple years primarily as my gaming headphones. Super comfortable, like wearing a cloud. They are open back too so I can hear when someone needs my attention or someone is at the door
5th Apr
Had these for a few years now. Great gaming headset.

Edit: You can add a mic to this headset by using a Boompro add on as well. (edited)
5th Apr
Do you use them for consoles? If so what do you use to hook them up? I love them on the PC but the audio out on the console controllers or my TV headphone out(LG C1) comes out somewhat low and flat sounding.
5th Apr
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but can I check, these are NOT noise cancelling right?
5th Apr
Nope, quite far from it. These are open-back headphones, so you will hear what's happening around you, and people will hear a bit of what you're listening to.
5th Apr
Do you guys know good wired headphones (or Bluetooth headphones with good wired mode) with decent ambient noise isolation (active or passive), below £100 ?

I was initially looking at Bluetooth ANCs but then realised that low latency was important to me, and apparently for most Bluetooth headphones when you wire them their sound quality drops a lot.

Whatever the configuration, I'm looking for a pair with 1. Low latency 2. Good noise isolation/cancellation, if anyone could help!
5th Apr
I won't say these are a perfect match for what you want, but it's a great starting point: amazon.co.uk/gp/…F4E
13th Apr
I mostly use headphones at home in my office. Can anyone tell me is open back or closed better?
13th Apr
I'd say go for open-back. You can hear the doorbell or other things at home if something needs your attention, but be aware of sound leakage with open-back headphones.

If you do not want to be disturbed, then go for closed-back, or go all the way with ANC ones.
5th Apr
These are amazing. Using the AutoEQ settings with EqualizerAPO & PEACE on Windows is highly recommended.
12th Apr
I've bought my HD595 about 15 years ago, still going strong.
12th Apr
Does it have a mic on it?
Author
12th Apr
Hi. No mic on these
5th Apr
Awesome deal, you'll have to spend 3 or 4 times this to get a better sounding set of reference cans
5th Apr
True. One could even argue that this is where the prominence of diminishing returns starts.
5th Apr
Brill headphones. I have many others but these are my go to for music and films. They are also my most comfortable headphones and i can wear them for a good few hours at a time.
12th Apr
I must resist, I must resist... ahhh screwe this, bought...
16th Apr
Back in stock. Just ordered some now.
Author
17th Apr
Great, thank you for noticing
12th Apr
I’ve got hd800 and hd650 …. Owned previously 598/600/700. I’ll add this to my collection
PayPal pay in 3 available as well.
12th Apr
I bought these on Amazon for £69.99 in 2022 superb headphones. Senheisser are my main at home listening headphones. (edited)
19th Apr
Got them few days ago, really good headphones, extremely comfy, well worth that price!
19th Apr
Got them today, divert them to a parcel 📦 shop (for convenience) and then kind of thinking to let them go back by not picking them up.

Reason: I have too many headphones (wired and bluetooth) that I don't use so I didn't want one more, but these are on a different level (at least for the price).

I am glad I collect them now. Brand new just the box unsealed, cables still sealed in bags.

Found two small hairs in one of the ear muffs.

Got some DNA for a clone now, fingers 🤞🏻 crossed it's not a male.
23 h, 51 m ago
Hairy muff?
5th Apr
Yummy yummy
5th Apr
Great headphones. I used to own a pair.
5th Apr
Great headphones and I bought the same from their refurbished store, looked like new with no issues.
5th Apr
I wonder if a replacement lead can be bought with an in line mic, so the headphones could take a call?
5th Apr
There should be ones available on Amazon for around a tenner.
5th Apr
Please ignore - Google has explained!
5th Apr
Anyone order to Northern Ireland? Saying cannot be delivered to my address
6th Apr
Same
5th Apr
Bought a pair of these 6 years ago for £80 reduced from £160. Still going strong to this day. Absolutely incredible headphones.
5th Apr
Had arctis 7 pro for years, tried these and it’s amazing the extra level of detail you get in comparison. No going back now. Can actually hear the direction of footsteps!
5th Apr
I bought the HD 598 six years ago and have loved them. Nothing wrong with them still, but am thinking about getting these!
5th Apr
Hard not to at this price!
6th Apr
No brainer at this price. Won't be beaten cost to performance ratio. Love mine.
6th Apr
These are nothing special. They sound ok but get really hot on your ears. The usual airy sounds of open ear headphones do not exist and these sound rather tinny at times.

My HD518s were much superior
6th Apr
Bought a pair of these for £79 two years ago and still use them everyday. Best headphones I've ever owned, great for gaming and music.
6th Apr
oos
6th Apr
Out of stock sadface.jpg
6th Apr
Gutted, I spent too long making breakfast and didn't order straight away
6th Apr
Great deal but expired now, OOS
6th Apr
OOS. Thank goodness. I really don't need a second pair but they are so good....
6th Apr
Same here . I've got an old pair of HD595s, which I love but hardly ever use since I bought some Sony WH1000-XM4s. The Sennheisers sound slightly better but Bluetooth is just so much more convenient. (edited)
8th Apr
Anyone had any confirmation of shipping yet?
It tells me to get a link to the Shop app to track it which I refuse to install as it asks for permission to access all your emails.
8th Apr
I received a shipping confirmation today. Ordered on the 6th.
12th Apr
Back in stock again, if anyone missed out last time, does state limited stock.
Author
12th Apr
Cheers
12th Apr
would this be good to use for ps5?
12th Apr
WOWzers

this is a good deal

shame, ive moved onto bluetooth and dont really have a decent hifi set up to appreciate these beauties
12th Apr
Here's a decent hifi set up:

These 599's will sound much better than many of the Bluetooth headphones that cost several times more. Unless you're a basshead, then the Sony's are peerless IMHO. (edited)
12th Apr
How would these compare in terms of sound quality to a pair of Anker Q30's?
12th Apr
Very different. This is an open-backed pair, the Q30's are closed and the noise-cancellation does affect the sound as well. I will recommend you get these so you know what the differences are, especially since the soundstage will be vastly different.
12th Apr
Those who missed out on this deal, I'd recommend you check out regularly as they do have stock coming in regularly.

Or, you can check out these pair: Pre-Order FiiO Jade Audio JT1 Large Dynamic Driver Headphones for £64.99 at Advanced MP3 Players | hotukdeals - They are easily at the same tier as my HD560S, with a slight emphasis on the bass. It says preorder, but I received mine 5 days after ordering.
12th Apr
Great price, especially with some EQ!